Sunday, 28 April 2024, 1:54 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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CPSCrankshaft position and speed sensor. |
CPUCentral processing unit. This relates to the main component in an ECU or computer. |
CrackingSplitting of a paint film. Cracking usually appears as straight lines which penetrate the entire film thickness and can be caused by over-baking or by application of excessive film builds. |
CrankA term used to describe turning the engine by the starter motor. |
CrankcaseThe part of the engine that houses the crankshaft and the bearings in which it runs. It can be either a separate part or be integral with the engine block. |
Crankcase VentilationUsually a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system that allows any crankcase pressure and oil vapour to be passed into the combustion chamber so that it does not escape into the atmosphere as a pollutant. Early crankcase ventilation consisted of an open vent or breather tube that allowed crankcase gases to be passed out below the vehicle. |
CrankedDescription of making the engine rotate on the starter motor. |
CrankingThe process of turning over an engine using a starter motor (or a handle on earlier models!). |
CrankshaftMajor rotary component of engine that converts piston movement into rotary movement. |
Crankshaft DamperUsually part of the front pulley. A rubber mounted mass reduced torsional vibration. |